2-8 How is Fluid Pressure Measured?

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2-8 How is fluid pressure measured?-By Morgan K and Liz

Specific Objectives: Describe how manometers and barometers are used to measure fluid pressure.

Vocabulary: Manometer, Barometer

Anticipatory Set: We will share fun facts and examples of fluid pressure. We will talk about The "Bends" and air pressure in mountains.

Step by step direct instruction:

• Anticipatory set -Show power point on air and water pressure
• Show slide show
• Activity - How to measure fluid pressure
• Classzone review game - What you've learned
• Quiz

Guided Practice: Activty -Experiment on measuring fluid pressure

Closure: Review Game


Assessment: Quiz showing what you have learned in this unit.

Possible Extensions: Look up more information on "The Bends."
Do an experiment on air and/or water pressure.

Possible Connections to other subjects: